Statement by Mark Crawford of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (732-632-7687, mecrawf@comcast.net)

A lawsuit against a suspended priest with multiple allegations of child sexual abuse has been settled. We are grateful to the brave victims who fought for justice and accountability and hope he finds healing from this ruling.

Another admitted child molesting cleric works & lives across the street

A third was criminally charged in 2004 for sodomizing a St. Louis boy

A support group for clergy sex abuse victims is urging the new president of St. Louis University to disclose that several abusive priests have worked at the school and that an admitted child molesting cleric priest lives and works and lives on the edge of the campus.

Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, davidgclohessy@gmail.com)

A New York monsignor was removed from ministry by the Diocese Syracuse in April after allegations of decades old child sexual abuse surfaced. The Vatican has now upheld his removal. We are disappointed by the Vatican and the diocese for moving slowly with this allegation.

Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, davidgclohessy@gmail.com)

Attorneys for child sex abuse victims have filed new clergy sex abuse and cover up lawsuits regarding four Minnesota priests, one of whom has never been publicly accused before. We applaud the brave victims who broke their silence and are working towards justice.

Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, davidgclohessy@gmail.com)

Two female Louisiana teachers have been arrested after a student revealed that they had sexually abused him. Though the boy allegedly bragged about it, it's a crime for any adult to have any sexual contact with any youngster and it the severity of child sex crimes should never be minimized.

Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 566 9790, davidgclohessy@gmail.com)

A man who was convicted of child sex crimes in Nebraska is being sued for more such offenses in Connecticut. We are grateful to the brave survivors who have come forward and are demanding justice not just from the alleged perpetrator, but also from the religious organization.

Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 503 0003, SNAPdorris@gmail.com)

Springfield Catholic Bishop Thomas Paprocki is challenging Muslim leaders to denounce Islamic extremists, much like “every priest and bishop has to speak out about the sexual abuse crisis in the (Catholic) church.

Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 503 0003, SNAPdorris@gmail.com)

What is to investigate? Years ago, Finn was found guilty of breaking the law and knowingly and repeatedly hiding evidence of child sex crimes from police. Because of his selfish and callous crime, more innocent little girls and their families were hurt by then Fr. Shawn Rattigan. Both Francis and Benedict should have ousted and defrocked Finn long ago. Doesn’t common sense and human decency strongly suggest that Finn has no place in ministry?